POM chart
Base measurements, size grading, tolerances and a clear measuring method.
Bulk and tender apparel · managed workflow
Turn a procurement brief into a production plan
Bulk sourcing depends on the fit between technical scope, materials, sample approvals, inspection criteria and delivery responsibilities. Start by making those dependencies explicit.
Prepare the technical handoff
Five connected specification areas
Resolve ambiguity before it reaches material ordering, pattern work or the production floor.
BOM
Main and secondary fabrics, fiber content, construction, GSM, trims and thread details.
Construction
Seam types, stitch specifications, SPI and reinforcement details.
Color and finishing
Lab-dip targets, color review conditions, washing or finishing expectations and acceptance criteria.
Packout
Labels, size ratio, folding, packaging and destination requirements.
Sourcing model
Where the managed workflow adds structure
| Work area | Unmanaged route | Managed brief |
|---|---|---|
| Technical ownership | Buyer coordinates factories and clarifications | A managed intake and technical handoff |
| Quality plan | Varies by supplier and buyer process | Planning references ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Level II and AQL 2.5; scope to be agreed |
| MOQ and schedule | Supplier and materials determine feasibility | Planning reference: 50 pieces/style; confirm timing per project |
| Logistics | Buyer coordinates destination and freight | Delivery references include DAP courier and FOB Chattogram; confirm order scope |
Execution sequence
Each decision becomes the next checkpoint
- 01
Intake and technical review
Check whether the tech pack defines the product, POM, BOM and construction well enough to plan a sample.
- 02
Material and development
Review material options and approval samples; document the selected color, construction and trim.
- 03
Prototype and pre-production
Use proto, size-set and PP sample stages where required. Bulk starts only after the buyer's approved reference and material readiness.
- 04
Production coordination
Coordinate cutting, line execution and in-line checks against the signed specification.
- 05
Final review and dispatch
Agree the sampling plan, defect definitions, tolerance and export responsibilities before release.
Questions
Scope, timing and acceptance
What should a sourcing request include?
Provide product category, technical drawings, POM and grading, BOM, stitch and finish details, quantities, size ratio, delivery destination and target schedule.
When does bulk timing begin?
The 15–20-day planning reference begins after PP sample sign-off. Confirm material readiness, capacity and calendar for the actual project.
Can every tender requirement be fulfilled?
A project requires technical, material, compliance and schedule review. This page does not promise that every tender or certification requirement can be supported.
How is quality agreed?
Define the inspection method, sampling plan, defect classes, measurement tolerances and any material testing in the product-specific agreement.
How long does sea freight take?
Confirm sea freight duration for the destination and shipment. Timing is destination- and shipment-specific and is not stated here.
Bulk project intake
Share the brief and the decision points
Include product specifications, volume, approval stages, required evidence, destination and preferred schedule.
Discuss bulk sourcing